BALZER Lagoon User manual

August, 2002
USER MANUAL FOR VERTICAL LAGOON PUMPUSER MANUAL FOR VERTICAL LAGOON PUMP
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BALZERBALZER
MOUNTAIN LAKE
INC.INC.

Vertical Lagoon Pump User’s Manual
County Road 27 Box 458 Mountain Lake, MN 56159
Phone Number: [phone]
[phone]
Main: [phone]
Fax Number: [phone]
Website: http://www.balzerinc.com

Index
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To The Purchaser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Lagoon Pump Diagrams
58 Foot Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
48 Foot Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
38 Foot Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
32 Foot Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Super 150 Doda Pump Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Gearbox and Flange Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lubrication and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Greasing Instructions
58 Foot Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
48 Foot Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
38 Foot Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
32 Foot Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3-Way Valve Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Gun Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
U-Joint Breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hub and Spindle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Hydraulic Controls Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Remote Control Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
PTO Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-31
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert the operator to an instruction concerning the
personal safety and risk factor of this equipment. Always observe and heed these very important
instructions to promote a safe operation with good preventive maintenance habits.
This new Balzer Inc. product is designed and manufactured to give years of very dependable
service when used for the purpose for which it is intended, and when properly maintained.
NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL USER FULLY UNDERSTANDS THE
COMPLETE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL. FOR OWNERS WHO DO NOTOPERATETHIS
EQUIPMENT, IT IS THE OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE USER IS PROPERLY
INSTRUCTED AND IS FULLYAWARE OF THIS MANUAL'S CONTENTS.
This is important in the safe handling of this equipment and promoting an efficient operation. If there are
any questions about areas in this manual, it is important to contact your dealer for clarification.
This machine is warranted as stated on the next page. A registration card is to be filled in by your dealer
with your name and address, and promptly returned to the factory. The card provides a ready reference to
help you in securing warranty and in answering questions that you may have at some later date.
Operating instructions and parts book are shipped with this machine. If parts of this book are missing or
become unreadable, contact your dealer for a new set.
The serial number and identification tag is located to the front of the frame. Please refer to these numbers
when parts or warranty communication is necessary.
PLEASE FILL IN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS:
Date of purchase _______________________________________________________________
Owner’s name ________________________________________________________________
Dealer’s name ________________________________________________________________
Serial # Identification # _____________________________________________________
To The Purchaser
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WARRANTY MANUFACTURER
Dealer or Distributor understands and agrees that the Manufacturer extends only the following
Warranty to customers. In the event Dealer or Distributor extends any additional warranty (such as by
enlarging the scope or period of warranty or undertaking a warranty of merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose) or any other obligation whatsoever, Dealer or Distributor shall: (1) be solely
responsible therefore (2) have no recourse against Manufacturer thereof and (3) defend, indemnify and
hold Manufacturer harmless against any claim or cause of action whatsoever arising out of, or
occasioned by, Dealer or Distributor’s extension of said additional warranty or obligation.
CERTIFICATE OF GENERAL EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
Balzer Inc. warrants new Products sold by it to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a
period of one (1) year after date of delivery to the first user and subject to the following conditions.
Balzer Inc.’s obligation and liability under this Warranty is expressly limited to repairing or replacing
at Balzer Inc.’s option, any parts which appear to Balzer Inc. upon inspection to have been defective in
material or workmanship. Such parts shall be provided at no cost to user, at the business establishment
of the authorized Balzer Inc. dealer or distributor of the Product during regular working hours. This
Warranty shall not apply to component parts or accessories of Products not manufactured by Balzer
Inc. and which carry the warranty of the manufacturer thereof, or to normal maintenance (such as tune-
up) or normal maintenance parts (such as oil filters). Replacement or repair parts installed in this
Product covered by this Warranty are warranted only for the remainder of this Warranty as if such parts
were original components of said Product. BALZER INC. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Balzer Inc.’s obligation under this Warranty shall not include any transportation charges, cost of
installation, duty taxes or any other charges whatsoever, or any liability for direct, indirect, incidental
or consequential damage or delay. If requested by Balzer Inc. products or parts for which a warranty
claim is made are to be returned transportation prepaid to Balzer Inc. Any improper use, including
operation after discovery of defective or worn parts, operation beyond rated capacity, substitution or
parts not approved by Balzer Inc. company or any alteration or repair by others in such manner as in
Balzer Inc. company’s judgment affects the Products materially and adversely, shall void this Warranty.
“NO EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE THIS
WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR GRANT ANY OTHER WARRANTY UNLESS SUCH
CHANGE IS MADE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY AN OFFICER OF BALZER INC. AT
ITS HOME OFFICE.”
LIABILITY FOR DELAYS
No liability shall attach to Manufacturer direct, or indirect, incidental or consequential damages or
expenses due to loss, damage, detention of delay in delivery of Products resulting from acts or delays
beyond its control.
Warranty
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SAFETY SIGNS
SAFETY SIGNSARE IMPORTANT
Safety signs or decals provide very important
information and instructions designed to alert you to
dangers and hazards that can be present during
operation of this equipment. However, safety sign
instructions must be read, understood and followed to
be effective.
REPLACEMENT OF SAFETYSIGNS
Safety signs or decals must be kept clean and
readable. If they become unreadable for any reason,
they must be replaced with an identical replacement
decal. Safety decals must also be replaced if parts are
repaired or replaced with new parts that do not
already include the necessary safety decals.
APPLICATION OFSAFETY DECALS
Surface preparation is very important for safety
decals to properly adhere. Grease, oil and dirt must be
removed and the surface must be smooth and dry.
Most decals have a split backing which is meant to be
removed from the split outward. To apply the decals
follow these procedures:
1. Position the decal in the proper location and hold
firmly over the largest portion of backing.
2. Use one hand to hold the decal in position, with the
other hand carefully roll the loose end over and peel
the backing outward. When the backing is removed as
described and shown (Fig. 1), with even and gradual
pulling, the decal will roll onto the surface smooth
and wrinkle free.
3. With the smallest portion of the decal attached, the
same procedure can be applied to the other half.
4. When the decal has been attached in place, use a
cloth or soft paper towel to burnish the decal onto the
cleaned surface. Work gently from the middle
outwards to avoid creating any wrinkles.
REPLACEMENT DECALS
Order replacement decals by part number through
your nearest dealer. Part numbers are printed on each
decal.
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1. When agitating a pit always be sure there is
adequate ventilation in the confinement area.
2. Never enter a pit unless it is absolutely
necessary. If a unit must be entered, take proper
safety precautions. These include someone at the
site, outside the unit and with proper life support
system. Contact your BALZER dealer for more
information before you enter a tank.
3. Avoid excessive road speed.
4. Never operate this unit until user is familiar
with all controls, and has read and understands
operators manual.
5. Read and follow the instructions on all decals.
6. Never lubricate, adjust or repair unit while it is
in operation. Power unit engine must be shut off
and all movement stopped.
7. Never operate this unit with any guards or
shields not in place. Replace any missing or
damaged ones.
8. Keep hands and feet away from all moving
parts.
9. Never wear loose clothing while working
around moving parts.
10. Never leave unit running unattended.
11. Before loading make sure that the unit does
not have any foreign objects or material in it that
can cause equipment damage or personal injury.
12. Never allow anyone to ride on the unit at
anytime.
13. Be sure the rear of the unit has a clean SMV
emblem properly displayed if towing less than 25
MPH on any public roadway. At night proper
warning and running lights are necessary as
required by state law.
14. Always use a safety chain between the
towing vehicle and pump on public roadways.
15. Hydraulic pressure can be very dangerous
and can cause serious personal injury and death.
Be sure to relieve all pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic lines.
16. Hydraulic fluid escaping from a very small
hole can be almost invisible. Use a piece of
cardboard or wood, not your hands, to search for
leaks.
17. If injured by escaping hydraulic fluid, seek
medical attention immediately. Serious
infection or reaction may develop.
18. Never assume that everybody is as safety
conscious as you are.
19. Always use a hitch pin that has a safety clip
pin.
OBSERVE AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PROCEDURE TO PREVENT
PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE
Safety
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Danger!
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING PARTS
To enable our customer service department to
provide you with the correct replacement parts
promptly and accurately, follow the ordering
instructions as listed below.
Identify your equipment by serial number
whenever possible.
Use part numbers and descriptions from the
illustration drawings furnished to assist in
identifying the needed parts.
Owners, order all parts through your local
dealer.
Dealers must indicate company name, shipping
point and mailing address for notification if
different from shipping point. State whether
freight, express, parcel or other handling is
desired.
Send all parts to:
BALZER INC.
County Road 27 Box 458
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RETURNING
PARTS FOR ADJUSTMENT
Dealers should inspect all parts when received.
Shortages or damage should be noted by the
carrier agent at the time the parts are accepted.
Shippers responsibility ceases upon delivery of
shipment to customer in good order. Claims
for damage, loss, or malfunction are to be
reported within thirty (30) days for warranty
considerations.
All returned parts must have return
authorization, a copy of the original packing
list and transportation prepaid.
For replacement parts contact:
Ken Classen Extension 104
Doug Wellman Extension 108
For service contact Dave Bennet at
Extension 134 or at his mobile number:
[phone]
IT IS THE POLICY OF BALZER COMPANY TO CONSTANTLY IMPROVE ITS PRODUCTS
WHENEVER IT IS PRACTICAL TO DO SO. THEREFORE, BALZER C RESERVES
THE RIGHT TO REDESIGN OR CHANGE ITS EQUIPMENT OR COMPONENT PARTS
THEREOF WITHOUT INCURRING THE OBLIGATION TO INSTALL OR FURNISH SUCH
CHANGES ON EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY DELIVERED.
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OPERATING & MAINTENANCE
Site-Preparation:
Location of the pump is generally
determined by the location of the intake and
discharge of the material to be pumped.
Improper site conditions can adversely affect
the operation and maintenance of your
pump.
The area around the pump should be kept
clear and as level as possible to make the
pumping of the material as convenient as
possible.
Pre-Operation Check List:
Before placing your pump into the pumping
area, you should perform a check of the
following items:
1. Inspect for missing or loose bolts.
2. Check all lubrication areas.
3. Check the universal joints in the PTO.
4. Check the condition of all hydraulic hoses
and fittings, replace those that are damaged.
5. Check the agitation nozzles movement.
6. Check the condition of the impeller and
housing for objects that might obstruct
rotation.
Pump Set-Up:
Position the pump in the working area as
required, then convert from a tow-able unit
to a working unit.
Connect the PTO shaft and all hydraulic
lines to the tractor. Check all lines and
connectors, tighten all loose fittings.
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With the tractor’s throttle at idle, check
the pump rotation by engaging the
control lever. Remember which
direction the control lever was moved to
produce proper impeller rotation. If it is
necessary to purge the hydraulic lines of
air, cycling of the cylinders several times
will clear the lines.
Next, position the pump into the area of
the pit that has the most liquid. Direct
the gun nozzle towards the pump to set
up a flowing motion of the slurry.
Operating Procedures:
Operation of the pump begins by slowly
increasing the PTO rpm’s up to the
designated rate.
Agitate until the area around the pump
becomes liquid, then readjust the gun
nozzle to spray the liquid over the top
crust to saturate until it breaks into
chunks and either sinks to the bottom or
floats towards the pump and becomes
liquid thru the agitation process.
Agitation is complete when there are no
solids floating and density of slurry is
consistent.
Reduce the PTO speed to idle, position
the tanker for filling, and connect to the
pump. Slowly increase the PTO speed
to 60% of rating for filling the tanker.
When tanker is full reduce PTO speed
and close filler valve. Disconnect pump
from tanker.
When operation of the pump is
complete, remove from the pit area and
wash complete to insure that all product
is removed from the unit, especially